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ALLARD E. BENEDICT, OF CAIRO, NEBRASKA.

TYPE-WRITlNG NiACHlNE.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 476,724, dated June 7, 1892.

Application filed April 20, 1891.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, ALLARD E. BENEDICT, of Cairo, in the county of Hall and State of Nebraska, haveinvented a new and Improved r.llype-lvriting Machine, of which the following is a full, clear, and exact description.

The object of the invention is to provide a new and improved type writing machine which is simple and durable in construction, can easily be manipulated, and arranged so as to print directly without the use of a ribbon single characters, such as letters of the alphabet, numerals, sigus,and the like, and

also words composed of two, three, four, or

more letters each.

The invention consists of certain parts and details and combinations of the same, as will be hereinafter fully described, and then pointed out in the claims.

Reference is to be had to the accompanying drawings, forming a part of this specification, in which similar` letters of reference indicate corresponding parts in all the figures.

Figure l is a front elevation of the improvement. Fig. 2 is a plan view of the same. Fig. 3 is an end elevation of the same. Fig. e is a rear elevation of the same with parts broken out. Fig. 5 is a transverse section of the same on the line a; .tot Fig. l. Fig. 6 isa front elevation of the paper-carriage with the paper-roller in an elevated position. Fig. 7 is an inverted plan view of the paper-carriagc. Fig. 8 is a plan view of the improvement with the paper-carriage removed. Fig. 9 is a like View of the same with the papercarriage and the indicating-table removed and with the hiking-rollers in an open position, and Fig. l0 is a rear elevation of the shifting mechanism for the paper-carriage.

The improved type writing machine is mounted on a suitably-constructed base A, on the ends of which are arranged transversely-extending guideways B, on which is mounted to slide laterally the carriage C, forming part of the type-case D, provided with a type-holder E, mounted to move longitudinally ou the carriage C. The typeholder E Contains the type F, each formed of a block arranged vertically and containing at its upper end either asiugle charaoter-such as the letters of the alphabet, numerals, signs, dre-or whole words composed of two,

Serial No. 389,609. (No modell) three, or more letters. The type in the holder E are arranged in rows, preferably six longitudinal rows of about twenty type in a row,

so that the entire holder contains one hundred and twenty different type.

The carriage C is provided with frictionrollers c, traveling on the guideways B, (sec Fig. 3,) so as to reduce friction to a minimum. In a like manner the type-holder Einay be mounted to travellongitudinally on the carriage C. The carriage G is made iu the shape of a box open on the top, as is plainly illustrated in the drawings, the carriage C being of a su tiicient length to permit the type-holder E to slide longitudinally therein by means of longitudinal cleats or rabbets e, resting on the upper longitudinal edges of the carriage C. The type-holder E is made in the shape of an open frame, as shown, and is formed with longitudinally-extending partitions E', each of which is provided ou its lower edge with a longitudinally-extending projection or ange E2, on which rest the lower ends of the type F. By thus arranging the carriage C and the type-holder E the type-case may be moved laterally and longitudinally in any desired direction, so that any one of the type F can be readily brought directly under the central point of the printing, which is in thc shape of an opening G, formed in the transversely-extending bar G', having its front end secured on the line-indicating bar H and its rear end on a bracket A', secured to the base A. The opening G is preferably beveled, as is plainly indicated in Fig. 5, so that the corresponding type can be readily passed upward through the said opening, the beveled sides of the opening guiding the type to an exact position.

A spring G2, held on the transverse bar G, is adapted to engage with its free end the top of the type-bar, so as to return the latter to its normal position after the impression is made. From the front end of the type-holder E extends a plate E3, provided on top with a knob E4, adapted to be taken hold of by the operator when using the type-writing machine. The frontend ofthe plate E3 is formed with a pointer E5, adapted to indicate on charactersl,arranged onanindicating-table1,sup ported on a suitably-constructed frame I2, held on the front part of the base A. The characters I 'correspond to the type F in the holder IOO E and are arranged in rows corresponding to the rows of type in the holder E. Thus when the pointer is moved upon any one of the characters I the corresponding type F is directly under the opening G, which latter is, as previously mentioned,the central point of printing. Then the operator takes hold of the knob El, he can readily shift the type-case forwardly or rearwardly orlongitudinally, as desired, until the pointer is over the character l, of which an impression on the paper is desired by the corresponding type F, the said type then being directly under the opening G.

In order to hold the type-easel) in position after the pointer has been moved to the desired character I on the indicating-table l', a longitudinally-extonding bar C' is provided, which ext-ends forwardly from the front end of the carriage C. The side edges ot this bar C are formed with segmental notches C2, corresponding in number on each side to the number of longitudinal rows of type in the typeholder E. The said notches are adapted to be entered by rollers C3, journaled in links C'pivoted on a longitudinally-extending bar I2 of the frame l2, supporting the indicatingtable I. A spring C5 connects the two links Ol with each other, (see Fig. 9,) so that the said rollers C3 are firmly held in contact with the corresponding notches G2, thus preventing an accidental displacement of the type-ease while the impression is made. 'lhe segmental notches C2, as well as the springpressed rollers Cil, permit of readily shifting the type-case D longitudinally or laterally, as desired and as previously mentioned. The front end of the bar C is formed with a tongue C, guided in the plate I2, previously mentioned.

In order to ink the type F, inking-rollers F are provided, each journaled in the ends of a frame F2, pivoted on the end of the carriage C, so that the said rollers F rest on top of the characters on the type F, and when the ease is shifted longitudinally the said rollers F travel over the type, thereby inking the same. The rollers F are made of a suitable material and inked, which can be easily done when the rollers are in the position shown in Fig. J and whenever deemed necessary. In order to distribute the ink on the rollers F, a cap F4 is provided for each roller, hinged on the frame F2 and extending over the top of the respective roller. 'Vhen the latter is rotated by the longitudinal movement of the type-case E, the respective cap F", resting on the said roller, causes distribution ofthe ink applied to the respective roller and protects the paper above from any blotting or soiling. The frames F2 are covered to protect the type from dust, dse.

In order to move the respective type F, located under the opening G, upward, so as to make the impression, a pin J is provided, which has its upper end guided in a bar B2, secured on top of a block B', erected on the base A midway between the guideways B. 'lhe lower end of the pin is guided in the base. (See Fig. 5.) The bar B2 also engages a transverse slot in the under side of the carriage C, so that the latter is guided in its transverse movement. rlhe lower end of the pin J is engaged by the rear end of a lever J', pivoted at J2 to a bracket erected near the front end of the base A. rThe front end of the leverJ enga-ges the slot J3, arranged in a longitudinally-extending printing-lever J1, pivoted at J to the inside of the plate l3 of the frame I2, previously mentioned, the said lever J i being held in an uppermost position by a spring JG, engaging the underside ofthe said lever near its fulcrumed end, as is plainly shown in Fig. 9.

lVhen the printing-lever J l is in a normal position, as illust-rated in Fig. 5, then the top end of the pin J is about flush with the top of the bar B2, so as to be below the underside of the type-holder E to permit the latter to be shifted longitudinally, as previously explained. Vhen the free end of the printinglever J l is pressed downward, the spring J G is compressed and the rear end of the lever J is swung upward, so that the pin J moves vertically and engages the type F, held directly under the opening G, so that the said type is pressed upward into the said opening and against the paper held on the paperroller K of the paper-carriage L. As soon as the pressure on the printing-lever J 4 is released, the spring J5 moves the said lever into its normal position, so that the pin J slides downward into the position illustrated in Fig. 5 and the type F in the opening G falls back into its normal position in the type-holder E by its own weight, assisted by the tension of the spring G2.

rlhe free end of the printing-lever J1 is not directly engaged by the operator, but by means of a space-lever N, which extends transversely over the top of the printing-lever J'l and hasits pivot in a lug N', pivoted at N2 to the base A, the said lug N thus being free to swing on top of the base. The space-lever N is adapted to engage a series of notches N3, N1, N5, N, and N7, arranged in a longitudi- :rally-exten ding plate NS, erected on the base A next to the printing-lever J4, as is plainly illustrated in Fig. 9. The notches N3 N, tbc., are arranged radially, the center being the pivot N2 of the lug l carrying the space-le ver N. The space-lever N is held in an up permost position by the printing-lever J", pressed on by its spring J The paper-roller K is journaled at one end in a transversely-extending bearing K', provided on its ends with truunions K2, journaled in the frame L of the paper-carriage L. The shaft of the other end of the paper-roller K passes into a notch in theend barIi2of the frame L', and is adapted to engage an opening in a bearing K3, pivoted at one end at K" to the rear end of the paper-carriage frame L. On the free end of the bearing K3 is arranged a IOO IOS

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47eme lug K5, adapted to pass into a slot L3, formed on the front bar of the paper-carriage frame L'. A rod O is connected with this pivoted bearing K3 and' extends longitudinally in the rear of the roller K, the said rod O passing to the ends of the paper-carriage frame L', being formed at its right-hand end with a knob O' and with a collar O2, against which presses the spring O3, pressing with its other end on the outside of the right-hand end of the paper-carriage L'. The spring O3 exerts a pressure on the rod O to the right, so that the pivoted bearing K3 is held in a closed position, whereby the aperture in the said bearing engages the outer end of the shaft of the paper roller K, thus locking the latter in place on the frame L'. The righthand end of the shaft of the paper-roller K is formed with a knob Ki", adapted to be taken hold of by the operator to conveniently turn the paper-roller in its bearings, so as to shift the paper. Next to the knob K6 is arranged a toothed wheel K7, engaged by a spring-pawl KS, secured to the paper-carriage frame L. The teeth in the toothed wheel KT are so arranged that when the knob K6 is turned and the pawl K8 engages a succeeding tooth or teeth then the paper is shifted the desired distance. The pawl KS serves to lock the paper-roller and the paper carried by it in place while the impression is made.

The paper is held in place on the under side of the roller K by guiding-tongues P, secured or formed on a plate P', fastened to the rear end of the paper-carriage frame L'. A roller P2 is held in close proximity to the paper-roller K at the under side and near the front of the latter, as is plainly illustrated in the drawings. This roller P2 is journaled in the free ends of bearings P2, preferably made of steel and secured to the rear end of the carriage-frame L. The bearings P3 have the tendency to press the roller P2 against the roller K, so as to hold the paper in place while theimpression is made.

When the operator desires to place a sheet of paper on the guiding-tongues P and between the rollers P2 and K, he takes hold, with his right hand, of the knob K6, at the same time pressing the handle O of the rod O, so that the pivoted bearing K"s is disengaged from the left-hand end of the shaft of the paper-roller K. The operator now presses on the knob K6 and causes the bearing K' to turn on its trunnions Y2, so that the paper-roller K swings upward into the position illustrated in Fig. 0. The operator can now conveniently place the sheet of paper upon the frame L', the paper resting on the tongues P and the roller P2. The operator now swings the roller K downward, at the same time releasing the pressure on the rod O, so that the said paper-roller K again engages the pivoted bearing K3, moved to its forward position by the aetion of the spring O2. The paper is now firmly held between the roller K, the tongues P, and the roller P2.

Now by turning the knob K( the roller K is turned, and thereby the paper is shifted forward or backward, as desired.

The paper-carriage frame L' is formed at its rear end with eyes L4, engaging a longitudinally-extending rod H', held in suitable brackets or standards erected on the base A. The eyes L4 permit the frame L' to swing upward and rearward into the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 5 to enable the operator to examine the impressions made by the type F. The front end of the carriage L' rests on the top of the longitudinally-extending line-indicating bar H and is adapted to be locked thereto to prevent lateral displacement during the time the carriage moves longitudinally and while the impressions are made. This lock is provided with a longitudinally-extending rod H2, mounted to turn in suitable bearings on the front end of the carriage-frame L'.

Each end of the rod H2 is formed with a handle H3, adapted to be taken hold of by the operator when unlocking the carriageframe to examine the impressions made. At or near the middle of the rod H2 is formed or secured a downwardly-extending L-shaped arm H4, adapted to pass under a longitudinally-extending projection HG, arranged on the front of the line-indicating bar H. The lower end of the arm H4 is formed into a pointer, indicating on the graduation H5, formed on the line-bar H, the said graduation indicating the position of any letter in a line on the paper. A spring H7 is coiled on, the rod H2 and secured with one end to the frame L', the other end of the spring pressing on the arm H4, so as to hold the latter in a lowermost or a locking position. The arm H4 is so arranged as to permit a longitudinal shifting of the carriage L to prevent an upward swinging of the said carriage unless the handles H3 are pressed to swing the arm H4 from under the projection H6.

On the under side and near the rear end of the carriage-frame L' is secured a longitudinally-extending rack Q, adapted tobe engaged by the upwardly-bent end Q' of a lever Q2, fulcrumed at Q3 on a plate or lever Q", (see Fig. 10,) pivoted at to a lug erected on the base A. A spring Q connects the outer end of the lever Q2 with a hook on the lever Q4, the said spring serving to press the bent end Q' upwardly into engagement with the teeth of the rack Q. The lever Q is pivotally connected by a link Q7 with a lever QS, extending longitudinally and fulcrnlned at the rear end of the base A. The free end of the lever QS is adapted to be engaged by the rear end of the transversely-extending space-lever N, as is plainly shown in the drawings. A spring Q9 presses on top of the free end of the lever Q8, so that the latter is returned to its former position aft-er the operator releases the pressure on the knob on the front end of the spacelever N. A set-screw Q10 engages the spring Q9 and serves to increase or diminish the ten- IOO rog

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sion thereof, so as to cause the said spring to press on the lever Q5 with the necessary force.

The top of the lever Q2 is adapted to be engaged by a hook R', held on a lever R, pivoted on the pivot Q5 next to the lever Q4. The lower end R2 of the lever R is adapted to be engaged at its under side by a transverselyarranged lever S, extending to the front of the base A, within convenient reach of the operator. This lever S when pressed serves to move the hook R of the lever R downward, so that the lever Q2 has its end Q' disengaged from the teeth of the rack Q to permit of shifting the paper-carriage L to right or left on the rod H and the line-indicating bar H.

Vhen the carriage is in the position illustrated in Fig. 5 and the operator presses the space-lever N, then the free end of the lever Q5 is moved upward, so that the link Q7 pulls on the lever Q4, whereby the lever Q2, pivoted on the said lever Q4, swings to the right and the bent end Q slides over the backs of the teeth of the rack Q. As soon as the operator releases the pressure of the space-lever N, the spring QD exerts its force on the lever Q5, so that the latter, as well as the lever Q, is moved back to its former position, whereby the lever Q2 is drawn to the left and by its end Q', engaging one of the teeth of the rack Q, pulls on the latter, thereby drawing the paper-carriage L to the left. The lever O4 firmly holds the end of the lever Q2 in the teeth of the rack, so as to lock the carrier in a certain position. As the spacedever N swings with the lug l the end of the lever engaging the lever QS may be moved nearer to or farther from the fulcrum of the said lever Q5, so that when the front end of the space-lever N is pressed into one of the notches N5, N5, N5, N5, and N7 then the free end of the lever Qs is caused to swing a lesser or a greater distance upward, whereby the lever Q2 is moved a lesser or greater distance to the right, and the return movement of the lever Q2, being correspondingly more or less, causes more or less shifting of the paper-carriage L. Thus when the lever N is pressed-forinstance,into the notch N5- the paper-carriage is moved such a distance that two single characters of type F, printed on the paper, stand close to each other. lVhen the lever is pressed in the succeeding notch N4, then a space is formed between the two single characters printed, and so on, as hereinafter more fully described.

On the under side of the frame L of the paper-carriage L and near the left end of the same is secured an inclined arm T, adapted to engage a projection T', formed on the striker T2, pivoted at T3 on a bracket erected on the base A. The ball T4 of the striker T is adapted to sound a bell T5, held on the base A. lVhen the carriage L travels to the left and approaches its outermost left-hand position, the lug or proj ection T passes up the inclined arm T, so that the striker T2 is raised, and when the carriage has reached its left-hand position then the lug T drops o the righthand end of the arm T, so that the striker, with its ball T, swings downward to sound the bell T5. The operator then shifts the carriage back to the right-hand position by rst pressing on the lever S, so as to disengage its end Q from the rack Q to permit the return movement of the carriage.

The operation is as follows: lVhen the paper-carriage is in the right-hand position and the paper has been placed in position on the roller K, as previously explained, then the operator takes hold of the knob E4 of the plate E3 with his left hand and with the right hand he actuates the space-lever N. The operator by pushing or pulling on the knob E* can move the pointer E5 to the desired character I on the indicating-table I', so that the respective or corresponding type indicated by the pointer E5 is under the opening G. Now when the operator presses the lever N the printing-lever J1 is actuated, so that the pin J slides upward and forces the respective type F upward into and through the opening G, so that the character of the type is impressed on the paper held on the under side of the roller K. As soon as the operator re leases the pressure on the space-lever N the levers J'1 and N move to their former position, thus returning the pin .l to its normal position (indicated in Fig. 5) and at the same time the paper-carriage is shifted to the left, as previously explained, so as to present a blank space of paper over the opening G in the bar G. Vhen the operator now again shifts the type-case D in the manner above described, to bring another type under the opening G, and the lever N is again pressed, then this type is printed under the blank space on the paper over the opening G. In moving the type-holder E longitudinally the type F are inked by the rollers F', so that a ribbon is not necessary. It will be seen that as the type are always broughtinto the proper position under the opening G and the latter remains stationary and guides the type perfeet alignment is assured. lf the character to be printed is a single character, such as a letter, then the space-lever N is pressed down in the slot N3 and if it is the last letter or character of a word then theleverN is pressed down in the slot N4, so that the paper-carriage L is shifted a distance to leave sufficient space between the last word printed and the new one to be printed. In ease a word of two letters is printed and the lever N is pressed down in the slot N5, so as to move the papercarriage N a distance equal to the width of three letters or single characters, and in case a word of three or more letters is to be printed, then the lever N is pressed into the corresponding not-ches N or N7 to move the papercarriage the desired distance to the left. If it is desired to print a compound or a word formed by two characters indicated on the indicating-table l say theword doing-then the operator moves the pointer rst to the character do and then presses the leverN in IOO IIO

the slot N 1, after which the pointerE5 is moved to the character ing, and the lever N is pressed down in the slot N, so that the character ing is printed alongside dof and when the lever N is released the paper-carriage is shifted so as to leave a space between the last letter g of the word doing and the next following word to be printed. It is understood that the end Q of the lever Q2 moves over one tooth when the lever N is pressed into the rst notch N3, two teeth when pressed into the notch N4, three teeth when pressed in the notch N5, and so on. The distance between two teeth corresponds to the width of a single character on the type F, so that the operator readily knows in which notch to press the lever N when using the machine. It will further be seen that it is impossible to print two type at once or to bend or spoil the face of the type, as no type can be moved unless the type is Vin the proper position, directly underthe opening G, so that the pin J can engage the said type at its under side. lt will further be seen that by this arrangement no separate key or lever is pressed for making space between two succeeding words.

Having thus fully described my invention, I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patentl. In a type-writer,the combination,with the frame having transverse guideways at its ends and the laterally-movable carriage resting at its ends on said ways, the type-frame sliding longitudinally in the carriage and having parallel rows of vertical type-receiving spaces open at both ends, and a knob or handle provided with a pointer and connected with the said sliding type-frame to move it and the carriage simultaneously toward and from the operator or slide the said frame along the carriage, of a paper-carriage over the type-case and provided with a roll and spacing mechanism, a central vertical plunger beneath the said case to engage the lower ends ot the type as they are successively brought in line therewith, an index-plate having rows ot characters corresponding with those on the type and with which the pointer co-Operates, and a lever through the medium of which the plunger and spacing mechanism are operated, substantially as set forth.

2. The combination, with the frame having a central transverse bar provided with a typeaperturc, a vertically-aligned plunger or pin therebelow, of the carriage sliding laterally between the aperture and plunger and provided with a type-frame sliding longitudinally therein and having vertical type-receiving spaces, a handle or knob projecting from the frame for operating it and the carriage, a longitudinally-extending printing-lever connected with the said plunger or pin, a papercarriage above the apertured bar, and a spacing mechanism connected therewith and having a transverse operating-lever crossing the printing-lever, substantially as shown and described.

3. The combination, with the tramo, the laterally and longitudinally sliding type case having a series of vertical type-spaces, the central vertical plunger or pin thereunder, a longituditially-extendingprinting-levertherefor, and a vertically slotted or notched bar or piece across the slots or notches of which said lever projects, of the longitudinally-sliding pa per-carriage above the ty pe-case and a spacing mechanism therefor, having a spacing-lever pivoted to the frame to swing laterally and vertically and adapted to enter any ot' said slots or notches and crossing the printing-lever to operateit, substantially as shown and described.

4. The combination, with the frame, the laterally-sliding carriage thereon, and a typefraine sliding longitudinally on the carriage, of a tongue or arm projecting at right angles from the carriage and provided with notches, and spring-actuated retaining-arms mounted on the frame to engage said notches and retain the carriage against accidental displacenient, substantially as shown and described.

5. ln a type-writing machine, the combination, with a iixed bar having a central opening, of a type-case mounted to slidelongitudinally and laterally, type set vertically in the type case and adapted to slide vertically therein and through the said central printingopening in the fixed bar, a pin adapted to slide vertically to engage the under side of one ofthe type to force thelatter upward into and through a central printing-opening, and a spring held on the said tixed bar and adapted to press with its free end on the upwardlymovable type to return the same toits former position when the said pin recedes, substantially as shown and described.

6. The combination, with the frame, the central vertical printing plunger or pin, and the longitudinally-extending printing-lever connected therewith, of the laterally-sliding carriage, the transverse center ot' which is over said plunger or pin, the longitudinallysliding type-frame on the carriage, having vertical parallel type spaces, a horizontal plate projecting from the forward side of the frame and provided with a pointer and a knob or handle, an indicating table under the pointer, a paper-carriage sliding longitudinally over the type-frame and provided with a spacing-lever crossing the printing-lever to one side of the said indicating-table, whereby the type may be properly located above the plunger by one hand and the printing and spacing be effected simultaneously by the other hand, substantially as shown and described.

7. The combination, with the laterally-sliding carriage and the type-f rame slidin g therein across the central printing-point, of two vertically-swinging frames hinged at their outer ends, respectively, to the ends of the IOO IIO

carriage and each provided at its inner end with a transverse inliing-roller under which the type-frame slides, substantially as shown and described.

S. In a type-writer, the combination, with the type-case, paper-carriage, the printing-lever, and the mechanism operated thereby, ot' a horizontally and vertically swinging spaeingdever crossing the Igninting-lever, a vertically-swinging spring-depressed lever under the outer end of which the inner end of the spacing-lever projects, and connections between the inner end of said spring-dei'n'essed lever and the papencarriage, substai'itially as shown and described.

9. In a type-writing machine, the combina tion, with a paper-carriage mounted to slide longitudinally and provided with a rack, of a spring-pressed lever having a bent end engaging the rack, a second lever on which the firstnamed lever is pivoted,athird leverpivotally connected with the second lever for rocking it, a spacing-lever actuating the third lever, a lever pivoted alongside of said second lever and having a hook crossing the first-named lever and provided with a lever whereby it may be operated to hold the bent end of the first-named lever out of engagement with the raclgsubstantially as shown and described.

10. The combination, with the paper-carriage provided at one end on its lower side with avertieally-swin ging arm T, inclined upward from its outer end, of a bell having a pivoted striker, the upper end of which has a lateral lug or projection T', under which the inclined arm passes to raise the striker and from which the lug drops when the upperend ofi the incline is passed, substantially as shown and described.

11. In a type-writing machine, a paper-carriage comprising a frame, a paper-roller, a bearing pivoted at one end of the said frame and adapted to support one end of the said roller, a second bearing pivoted on the said frame and adapted to be swung outward to disengage the end of the said roller, and a spring-pressed rod connected with the said second bearing to swing the latter outwardly, substantially as shown and described.

12. 1n a type-writing machine, a paper-earriage comprising a frame mounted to slide longitudinally and pivoted at its rear end to be swung upwardly, a bearing having trun nions journaled in one end ot' the said frame, a second bearing pivoted at the other end of said frame and adapted to swing laterally, a roller journaled in the said bearings, and a knob held on the said roller for conveniently turning the same in the bearings, substantially as shown and described.

13. In a type-writing machine, a paper-earriage comprising a frame mounted to slide longitudinally and pivoted at its rea-r end to be swung upwardly, a bearing having trunnions journaled in one end of the said frame, a second bearing pivoted at the other end of the said traine and adapted to swing laterally, a

roller journaled in the said bearings, a knob held on the said roller for conveniently turning the same in the bearings, a toothed wheel held on the said roller, and a spring-pressed pawl engaging the said toothed wheel, substantially as shown and described.

14E. In a type-writing machine, a paper-earriage comprising a frame mounted to slide longitudinally and pivotally at its rear end to be swung upwardly, a bearing having trunnions journaled in one end of the said trame, a second bearing pivoted at the other end of the said frame and adapted to swing laterally, a roller journaled in the said bearings, a knob held on the said roller for conveniently turning the same in the bearings, a plate provided with tongues held on the said frame and passing in close proximity to the said roller to guide the paper, and a second roller journaled in spring-bearings and arranged in line with the said first-named roller to permit the paper to pass between the two rollers, substantially as shown and described.

15. ln a type-writing machine, the combination, with a paper-carriage mounted to slide longitudinally and provided with a rack, of a spring-pressed lever having a bent end adapted to engage the said rack, a second lever on which the first-named lever is pivoted between its ends, a spring connecting the short arm of the first-named lever with the second lever, a third lever pivoted between its ends and connected at one end by a link with the said second lever, and a space-lever actuating the opposite end of said third lever, substantially as shown and described.

16. In a type-writing machine, the combination, with a paper-carriage mounted to slide longitudinally and provided with a rack, of a spring-pressed lever having a bent end adapted to engage the said rack, a second lever on which the first-named lever is pivoted, a third lever connected by a linl; with the said second lever, a space-lever actuating the said third lever, and a pivoted lug in which the said space-lever is pivoted to permit of moving the latter, so that its end engaging the third lever can be moved nearer to or farther from the fulcrum of the said third lever, substantially as shown and described.

17. In a type-writing machine, the combination, with a paper-carriage mounted to slide longitudinally and provided with a rack, of a spring-pressed lever having a bent end adapted to engage the said rack, a second le ver on which the first-named lever is pivoted, a third lever connected by a link with the said second lever,a space-lever actuating the said third lever, a pivoted lug in which the space-lever is pivoted to permit of moving the latter, so that its end engaging the third lever can' be moved nearer to or farther from the fulcrum of the said third lever, and an adjustable spring pressing on the said third lever, substantially as shown and described.

1S. In a type-writin g machine, the combination, with a type-case comprising a carriage IOO IIO

mounted to slide transversely, and a typeholder mounted to slide longitudinally in the said carriage, of a frame pivoted on the said carriage, and an inking-roller journaled in the said frame and adapted to travel on the type contained in the said holder, substantially as shown and described.

19. In a type-Writin g machine, the combination, with a typecase comprising a carriage mounted to slide transversely and a typeholder mounted to slide longitudinally in the said carriage, of a frame pivoted on the said carriage, an inking-roller journaled in the said frame and adapted to travel on the type oontained in the said holder, and a cap hinged on the said frame and extending over and in contact with the top of theinking-roller,sub stantially as shown and described.

20. In a typewvriting machine, the combination, with a paper-carriage mounted to slide longitudinally and provided with a rack, of a spring-pressed lever adapted to engage the said rack, a second lever pivoted between its ends and formed with a hook at its upperend engaging the said First-named lever, and a hand-lever adapted to engage the lower end of 'said second lever to depress its upper end, and

under the control of the operator to disengage the said first-named spring-pressed lever from the rack when the carriage has reached a left-hand position, substantially as shown and described.

2l. In a type-writing machine, the combination, with a paper-carriage mounted to slide longitudinally and formed with a rack, of a spring-pressed lever having a bent end adapted to engage the said rack, a second lever having a hook at its upper end adapted to engage the said first-named lever and provided at its lower end with a Weight, and a transverse lever projecting at its inner end under the Weighted end of said hook-lever to raise its lower end and depress its upper end to move the iirst-narned lever out of engagement with the said rack, substantially as shown and described.

ALLARD E. BENEDICT. Witnesses:

S. DEFFENBAUGH,

NELLrE E. BENEDICT. 

